John L. Sullivan: An Intimate Narrative

By R. F. Dibble

Book Overview

""John L. Sullivan: An Intimate Narrative"" is a biography written by R.F. Dibble, chronicling the life of the famous boxer John L. Sullivan. The book provides an in-depth look into Sullivan's personal life, including his upbringing, family relationships, and romantic affairs. It also delves into his professional career, detailing his rise to fame as the first heavyweight champion of modern boxing and his subsequent battles and triumphs in the ring. The author uses primary sources, including letters and newspaper articles, to provide an accurate and engaging account of Sullivan's life. Furthermore, the book explores the cultural and social context of Sullivan's era, shedding light on the attitudes and values of late 19th-century America. Overall, ""John L. Sullivan: An Intimate Narrative"" offers a comprehensive and insightful portrait of one of the most iconic figures in the history of boxing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436676134
• ISBN13: 9781436676137
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"